Middle Class Reform

In class we have been discussing the role of the middle class to introduce reforms for the United States. Largely because of the money and better jobs made available from the Industrial Revolution, the middle class had more free time and initiative to make changes in government. They called for an end of child labor, better working conditions, and an 8 hour work day. All of these causes were formed into the Populist Movement of the early 20th century.

Remember that all of these reforms led to the Progressive Era in the United States as well. We made rapid and wide ranging changes to the current system and made our country better as a result. We can still see evidence of these changes today. What are some things you would still like to see changed or made better? How can we make these changes?